Hornets and bees have many similarities, but what are there key differences? Read here to learn more about their differences.

There are over 4,000 native bee species and many are in decline. Here are beneficial types of garden bees that need a boost ...

Appearance: About 3/8 inch in length. Black or dark brown head and body with pale bands on abdomen. Fuzzy, rusty-orange colored hind legs. (H. rubicundus is one of 4,500 sweat bee species ...

Green Bee Identification. I f you have a garden or spend time outside during the summer, chances are good that you’ve seen a green bee. You might have wondered what it was.

Green sweat bees. Green sweat bees often nest in the ground or wood and live alone rather than in colonies. Known scientically as halictidae species, they are often attracted to human sweat, which ...

This Intrepid Team of Bee Lovers Are Doing Everything They Can to Save Rare Native Species From Extinction Iridescent sweat bees, hairy-faced mining bees, tiny Perdita minima the size of a gnat.

When it comes to bees, most people think of the honeybee or maybe a bumblebee, but bees are an incredibly diverse group of insects. With over 20,000 species described around the world, that number ...